South Habersham Middle School

www.habershamschools.com

459 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Habersham Middle School, located in Cornelia, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Habersham County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their critical middle school years. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that build community and school spirit.

As part of the broader Habersham County school system, South Habersham Middle School works to integrate modern educational practices with a focus on student achievement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure students have the resources necessary to succeed. For families looking for specific information on academic calendars, district policies, or school news, the official website provides a central hub for updates and ongoing communication.

459

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Habersham Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	224
Black	14
Asian	13
Two or More	13

Hispanic
224 (48.8 %)
White
195 (42.5 %)
Black
14 (3.1 %)
Asian
13 (2.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Habersham County
Phone:	(706)778-7121
Website:	http://www.habershamschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 155

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 169